Tourmaline Indigenous Student Bursaries

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Confirmation that your home community is in Alberta or British Columbia
• ✓ Documentation demonstrating financial need
• ✓ Proof of enrollment at a post-secondary institution in Canada

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Tourmaline to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student from a home community in Alberta or British Columbia who has demonstrated financial need. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Tourmaline how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Tourmaline during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Tourmaline whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and your home community is located in Alberta or British Columbia. You can be enrolled in any program of study at any level of study at any post-secondary institution across Canada. You must also show that you have a demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to those from specific communities in Alberta (Sucker Creek First Nation, Horse Lake First Nation, Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Aseniwuche Winewak Nation (AWN), Enoch First Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation, Ochiese First Nation, and Paul First Nation) and in British Columbia (Saulteau First Nations, Blueberry River First Nations, Halfway River First Nation, Doig River First Nation, West Moberly First Nation, and McLeod Lake Indian Band).

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

• ✓ Resident of Alberta or British Columbia

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

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